Allow children to make choices
- Children often feel powerless in a separation or divorce because most decisions are made by their parents
- Give your children opportunities to make some choices in their daily lives; this way, they won't feel like things are totally out of their control
- Don't overwhelm them by giving them too many options; for example, have a child choose between two pairs of pants when they are dressing for the day or between two activities, both acceptable to you.
Look after yourself
Make time for your children
Be consistent with rules/boundaries
Keep routines the same
Let “kids be kids”
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